An introduction to mindfulness-based counselling : the magic of the ordinary & the elegance of small things / Padmasiri De Silva.

A companion volume to 'An introduction to Buddhist psychology' by the same author.

Includes bibliographical references and glossary.

Author's Preface -- 1. The enchantment of being your own therapist -- 2. Stress management and the rhythms of our lives -- 3. The place of breath in meditation and mental health -- 4. Healing emotions: anger -- 5. Addictions -- 6. Healing emotions: grief and loss -- 7. Healing emotions: depression -- 8. Healing emotions: fear and anxiety -- 9. Emotions and the self in psychotherapy and Buddhism -- 10. The education of emotions -- 11. The lighter side of things: humour -- Appendix: glossary of technical terms -- Background reading.

This book is timely and topical, with a perfect blend of readability, clarity, relevance and liveliness. The author gives an introduction to the use of mindfulness in dealing with many routine psychological issues in life: stress management, addictions, anger, grief counselling, relationship issues, depression, self-esteem concerns and, equally important, the positive role of compassion, connectedness, courage, persistence, forgiveness and gratitude. Provided by publisher.